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MX56 NDY

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,065 mi
Last recorded35,065 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 NDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 35,065 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 28,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 27,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 29 Dec 2023 20,812 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 17,856 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 14,096 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 9,941 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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MX56 NDY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 20,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX56 NDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MX56 NDY registered?

MX56 NDY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is MX56 NDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX56 NDY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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